My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Yes, a fleeting opportunity in battle must not be delayed!"

"..."

"Entire army!"

Zhou Rong finally made up his mind: "Link all the ships with iron chains!"

"Crack, crack!"

Only a few days.

Regardless of whether it was the Feiyun Tower Ship or the Meng Chong Battle Ship, after arranging formations, they were linked together with heavy mystic iron chains. As the fog dissipated, the entire army moved forward once again.

This time.

The enemy's "turning rivers and seas" technique indeed proved to be remarkably ineffective. Hundreds of giant ships were linked head to tail, with the Water Control Array's blessing, they stood immovable in the storm as if mountains!

Even the rocking of the small boats in the rear was greatly reduced, maintaining the formation, they could completely handle the few enemy small boats that broke in.

"Crack!"

"Boom!"

A Feiyun Tower Ship from the rebel army failed to change course in time and collided with the Water Control Array, as if crashing into a mountain, with half the bow breaking apart. Then, the front half tipped upwards, while the rear half quickly sank into the river, countless soldiers jumped into the water to escape, causing many deaths and injuries.

In front of the two armies.

Chen Sansi stopped using the Ling Family as sparring partners, after a strike exchange, he left the place on his Flying Artifact, returned to the Central Army Ship to control the chaos and prevent collapse.

"Mr. Chen."

Sima Yao jumped onto the deck wielding a blood-stained long knife: "The enemy is 'linked with iron chains,' basically crushing through us. Their cultivators of High Realm are no less than ours, our army can hardly sustain."

Not everyone is immune to exhaustion.

Even True Power Warriors are no exception.

Once the soldiers around them are wiped out, they will be exhausted and die soon when besieged by an army led by cultivators of the same realm.

"We cannot continue to fight like this."

Cui Zhichen also returned via Sword Control.

"Abandon Chibi Wharf and retreat to the 'Wanliu' region."

After Chen Sansi had given the order, he personally returned to the melee to cover his comrades' retreat.

The Wanliu Region, where numerous tributaries of the Luoxiao River converge, if they retreat further, it would be equivalent to giving up control over the entire river's surface, meaning nearly losing this battle.

The fifth engagement.

Concluded with a minor defeat for the "rebel army."

The New Dynasty Navy retreated to the Wanliu region.

Meanwhile, the Imperial Navy of Jiangnan seized the best position in the Chibi region. Despite losses, they could continue to attack proactively, holding significant advantage, needing just another advance to defeat the 200,000 rebel army.

The atmosphere in the New Dynasty Central Army was heavy.

"What should we do now?"

Many military officers from Youlan Capital furrowed their brows: "Now the enemy is linked with iron chains, like a steel beast running across the water, we simply cannot compete!"

"Indeed, if this continues, we will have to declare defeat!"

"..."

"Mr. Chen, I might have a brilliant plan!"

Suddenly.

Sima Yao spoke up.

Chen Sansi said: "Speak."

"Now that the old dynasty navy holds the advantages of time, location, and harmony, continuing the head-on clash is not wise. Since the waterways are impassable, why not engage in a land campaign?"

Sima Yao paused under the puzzled looks of others, then ordered his two sons to bring the map, pointing to it, he said:

"The Jiangnan navy is formidable indeed.

"But now all their attention is on the water, the land is bound to be extremely vacant!

"Mr. Chen, King Yan, and all generals, Immortal Masters, look at this place.

"Fuyu Prefecture!

"This is the most important granary for the Imperial Navy army!

"All their grain, forage, and supplies are being transshipped through Fuyu Prefecture's water transport docks, which are currently poorly defended. Sir, just give me 30,000 troops, land from the tributary Xiu Shui River, then a Light Cavalry raid will capture Fuyu Prefecture within 30 days!

"Then...

"I can race a thousand miles from the Ziwu Valley behind Fuyu Prefecture, straight to the Capital Chang'an! Perhaps I can capture Prince Qin and the civil and military officials hidden in the Imperial Palace directly!

"If lucky, we could disrupt the former emperor's seclusion!

"When a cultivator is at Foundation Establishment, if disturbed, it can easily lead to failure, even death and dissipation!"

"Brother Sima's plan is excellent."

Seeking Immortal Tower Master Cui Zhichen thoughtfully said: "If it succeeds, not only will you have the first merit against the court, but even for the Guiyuan Sect, your contribution is immense."

First merit, extraordinary merit!

"Indeed a brilliant plan."

Cultivator Qian Qiren from the Guiyuan Sect, standing behind the legitimate Emperor's court, said: "When magic cultivators seclude themselves for cultivation, it's their weakest moment, I also think it feasible."

However.

Just when everyone agreed, Chen Sansi denied it: "No!"

Sima Yao paused: "Mr. Chen, why not state your reasons?"

"Don't forget that the capital still has Dan Liangcheng and other Immortal Masters, even if you enter Ziwu Valley smoothly, you may not get close to the capital."

Chen Sansi calmly said: "Now my army is in need of people, where would I find 30,000 soldiers to allocate to you?"

"Heh heh~"

Sima Yao smirked thinly: "Mr. Chen, are you really short of people, or is there something else on your mind?"

"I am the Commander of the three armies, this is not your place to speak."

Chen Sansi rose, saying: "Let's continue discussing tomorrow how to deal with the Iron Chain, there is no need to discuss this matter further."

Upon finishing.

He swept his sleeve and left.

"This..." Qian Qiren and the others looked at each other, "Why does the Commander disagree?"

"Yes, I also think the plan is excellent."

"But if he disagrees, it can't be implemented!"

"..."

Sima Yao snorted coldly and said in public: "Mr. Chen is merely worried about me taking credit, stealing his glory!"

"Lord Sima, do not speak nonsense."

Zhao Kang reminded: "When has my master ever had selfish interests? If he won't let you go, there must be a reason!"

"That may not be certain."

A General, from a faction of the families within the court, remarked with a hint of sarcasm: "Who doesn't know Mr. Chen holds all the power now? Should someone achieve unparalleled merit, like capturing the capital, wouldn't it affect him then?"

"Nonsense!"

"You're talking nonsense!"

"..."

The two sides argued, causing a commotion throughout the ship.

That night.

Sima Yao defied military orders, privately mobilized over 20,000 troops from his division, planning to leave the group to carry out his "Ziwu Valley Raid" plan. However, shortly after leaving the dock, they were intercepted by the Beiliang Army.

Zhao Kang sternly rebuked:

"Sima Yao!"

"You have ignored military orders and privately moved troops!"

"You deserve execution!"